Fred Seddon - Pennsylvania State University - Altoona, Altoona, PA

Professor: Fred Seddon

Department: Philosophy

College: Pennsylvania State University - Altoona, Altoona, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Horrible teacher. More of a commedy show than a learning experience. To even attempt getting good grades youll have to reread the books yourself since its impossible to keep up with his rusty unpracticle teaching styles. Its a time consuming hard waste of money that requires you to learn on your own. With a total of 4 grades,1 mistake will hurt.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a very nice guy and makes class enjoyable so no issue paying attention in lectures. The three quiz's are pretty easy if you study the texts, however the final screwed me over. He told the class the final would consist of 50 questions all taken from past tests but they were not. Despite perfect attendance and a B on 3 quizes, I got a D on final

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Second time taking Fred. He's a funny teacher, can be a d!ck sometimes. Class' A was from 90-100 no A-. If you show up everyday you get +4 percent to your grade at the end of semester. 4 Tests All 50 true and false, no other grading material. study your notes before each test and It is an easy A. Also he curses like a sailor!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

TAKE HIM TAKE HIM TAKE HIM. But also, SHOW UP. He literally tells you the exact things on the exams (4 exams of 50 T or F qs). Also, if you never miss, he will boost up your FINAL grade 4%!!! He is probably my favorite professor I've ever taken. Made Philosophy super fun and interesting too.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GPNG922
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Time for dear Fred to retire. As funny and cute as he is at 72, he is long past relating to the current world of technology. Had him for an online class. Paper assigned had to be MAILED to him- with self addressed stamped envelope to get your paper back for feedback. This is an online class. Feedback he provided on paper was not at all helpful.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

By far one of the greatest professors I've ever had. Loves what he does and shows it. Answers all questions and loves being asked questions. Extra credit for perfect attendance. Studying is required for exams, which can have a few tricky questions but still worth taking the class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Amusing teacher but the class is terribly boring and confusing. Tests are the only way to earn points, if you perform poorly there is not much else you can do to bump up your grade. Many students dropped this class and most of the seats that were occupied ended up empty. Don't recommend.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Fantastic professor. He loves what he teaches and he loved teaching it to you. Easy class and a must take as an elective.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He was awesome. Absolutely loves teaching philosophy and he answers all questions. He has a crude humor, but still a great guy. Easy class. 3 midterms and 1 final and they're all 50 true and false questions. Also if you attend every class he bumps you up a grade at the end.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Funniest professor I've ever had! Get ready to laugh! You need all the books or else you won't do too great on the exams, but the books are super cheap, none of the are more than $12. Also adds 4 points to your final grade if you come to every class. GREAT professor and a philosophy genius.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL202
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Such an awesome professor for a number of reasons, but mostly because he absolutely loves everything he's teaching and he gets so into it. He loves philosophy so much that he gives you the opportunity to call on the weekends and ask questions because there's literally nothing else he'd rather be doing than teaching philosophy. Best professor. Ever.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CRITTHINKING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took Dr. Fred Seddon's Critical Thinking 101 class in Altoon back in '03 or '04, and graduated in spring 2008. I cannot tell you how much this man has influenced so many things in my life, and in my professional IT career. I don't remember many professors names, but his name is burned in my head as a key-influencer. Thank you so much, Doc!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I've had the dude for about a week now and I haven't even seen his face yet.. Lol he never shows up so yeah take it how you want it. Outchea !

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Probably my favorite professor. Totally hilarious.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The class is so-so. If you need a easy gen ed, go ahead and take this class but don't study with Seddon if you actually enjoy philosophy, his classes on it are pretty shallow in nature and he's a bit arrogant, prepare to have one or more rude comments flung at you if you put yourself out there at all. Just be quiet and take the tests.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great guy. very easy class! get the books its so boring to sit through if you dont have them and he makes you read in class. not really interesting subject but he goes over everything tests are true and false.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a great teacher. He absolutely hilarious and has a mouth like sailor. He answers any and all questions soundly and in-depth. There are a few cheap books, but he walks you threw them. Easy A if you try even remotely.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hes a great professor really knows his stuff. 3 Test true false which are pretty hard its really confusing but if you get high 70s on all of the tests and ace the final with an 86 and attend every class youll get a B+ which I thought was very good for this class. Take notes and GO to every class you get 4 bonus points added to your final grade !

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Funny guy makes the class interesting, but the tests are pretty hard.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Im a b student at best who never studies and still i pulled a "A+" out of his class. nicest professor i have ever had.